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23RUN GEAR BAG RECOVERYYou are required to reclaim your bicycle and running gear bag at the second transition area (T2) after the race(Sunday 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.). You must have your athlete wristband on for entry into the transition area.There will not be event provided shuttle bus services from T2 to host hotels after the race, you may get a taxi rightnext to the T2, please note that some of the host hotels are along the race course, you may expect delays to getto your destination.MEDICALThere will be medical staff and facilities throughout therace course. Trained individuals will be stationed alongthe swim course (in boats and on rescue boards) toassist you in case of an emergency.Additionally, there will be a primary medical aid station atthe finish line, as well as mobile medical teams roamingthe course. Over half of the visits occur afterparticipants have finished the race. Please do not leavethe recovery area after the finish line, until you and yourfriends are sure you are okay, until you can drink withoutvomiting and stand without dizziness. The medical aidstation at the finish line will officially close 8 hours afterthe last swim start. All athletes seeking medicalattention after that time will be referred to localemergency room facilities.All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibilityof the athlete and not Metlife Ironman 70.3 Cozumel.Particular dangers include dehydration, hyponatremia,sunburn, exhaustion and injuries sustained fromaccidents. Please ask for medical help if you have theslightest symptom or don’t feel well. You will not bepenalized for receiving a medical evaluation. You will bewithdrawn from the race only if you requiretransportation, IV fluids or if medical personnel feel yourcontinued participation could result in serious harm ordeath.During events of extreme endurance, the body’s painthreshold is raised, and you may be in more troublethan you realize. The medical personnel will do all theycan to keep you in the race and assure a safe finish.Also, please be attentive when taking water, sportsdrinks or other supplies from volunteers when you’re onyour bike to avoid the possibility of accident or injury toyourself or another.Please trim your fingernails and toenails prior to the startof the race to avoid injury to other athletes. Beespecially careful to rinse your goggles of anyexcess defogger solutions to avoid eye irritation.If you spend three months prior to the event in aclimate cooler than Cozumel, we suggest youconsider an acclimation period in Cozumel beforethe race. The chances of dehydration and electrolyteimbalance can be reduced significantly by taking thetime to acclimatize.Stay with your familiar and proven routine regardingtraining, nutrition and equipment, especially justprior to the race. This also applies to pre-race dietaryintake and medications. It is recommended youavoid an extreme elimination diet. Adequate saltintake during training and during the event isespecially important.If you are taking any medications, or have anymedical problem that may influence yourperformance or your treatment in the event of aninjury, advise us of all necessary details well inadvance of race day. Failure to do so will result insuspension of participation in future IRONMANevents.You are solely responsible for avoiding medicationsthat appear on the list of banned substances asdetermined from WADA.Feedback from previous IRONMAN contestantsindicates we can never over emphasize theimportance of hydrating prior to and during theevent. Metlife Ironman 70.3 Cozumel chief physicianrecommends you begin hydrating heavily severaldays before the race and drink enough water soyour urine is clear, colorless and copious by raceday.
AID STATIONSThroughout the bike course, there will be aid stationswhich will be located at KM 10, 20, 34, 40, 50, 60, 70and 80 to supply you with Gatorade Regular Formula(lemon-lime and orange flavors) in ready-to-drinksport-top bottles, water and ice. Be sure to toss emptybike bottles and sports nutrition wrappers at the droptargets immediately prior to each aid station. Waterbottles will be exchanged at the aid stations. Individualbottles will not be returned to athletes.On the running course, aid stations will be locatedapproximately every kilometer and will offer GatoradeRegular Formula (lemon-lime and orange flavor), water,Pepsi, Fuel 2 Go (gel), ice, sunscreen and mosquitorepellent.There will be portable toilets at each of the aid stationsat the bike and running courses.POST RACE SPORTSMASSAGE THERAPYOn race day, the team will offer complimentary10-minute post-race massages at the recoveryzone.AWARDS CEREMONYSunday, September 22nd, 7.30pm at Playa Mia.It’s time for cheer and to celebrate you are an Ironman!There will be food and drink available for sale.RACE PHOTOGRAPHYFUEL2GO is the energy you need to perform at yourbest in your physical activity, as it features the newesttechnology in foods based on scientific studies relatingto sports nutrition.It has been shown that duringmoderate intensity exercise or intermittent exerciselasting longer than 1 hour, consuming 30-60 g ofcarbohydrates has great benefits as it reduces fatigueand improves physical performance.FUEL2GO contains 25.4 g of carbohydrates so it isrecommended to be consumed 15 minutes beforestarting physical activity and every 30 minutes, this inorder to consume about 50 g per hour.Furthermore,scientific studies show that there may be up to 65%more oxidation and better utilization when usingmixtures of carbohydrates. Such is the case ofFUEL2GO, which is made from a mixture ofmaltodextrin, fructose and isomaltulose.FUEL2GO contains sodium and potassium, electrolytesthat lost in greater proportion with the sweat and alsocontains 25 mg of caffeine, which has beneficial effectsin terms of energy optimization and perception ofpersonal burnout.Finisher Pix is proud to have been selected as theOfficial Photographers for the event.Finisher Pix will photograph all athletes and makethese photos available on the event web site a fewdays after the event.So what do you need to do?1. Be sure to have your race / bib number visible atall times .2.Raise your arms and SMILE when you cross thefinish line!Best of luck and we’ll see you at the finish line!FinisherPix, is giving you the chance to order yourphotos now & save 20% before September 17th!Photos only: For only US$59 (regular price US$75),you can receive the FinisherPix Photo Pack in DigitalFormat. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALLphotos we identify of you in all digital formats (Basicdigital image, Digital images with Finish Time andDigital images in certificate format.) A link todownload all images will automatically be emailed toyou when the photos are available online.24
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